What is SaaS Data protection and why You Should Consider it SaaS data protection refers to the measures and strategies that software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers implement to safeguard their customers’ data from unauthorized access, alteration, theft, or loss. SaaS data is not immune to permanent data loss. Microsoft and Google make no guarantees when it comes […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2021-01-11 10:30:502023-03-21 19:05:123 Reasons to Secure Your Data with SaaS Data Protection Solutions
Service Update: Datto SaaS Protection. The latest Datto SaaS Protection platform is now available to all of our costumers. For more recent customers, you are already on the newest platform. For our longer term SaaS Protection (aka Backupify) customers, the transition process will begin as early as February 1, 2021. The process will complete before […]
What Is Google Vault? Google Vault is a cloud-based information governance, compliant archive, and eDiscovery tool that allows organizations to manage, retain, search, and export their data across various Google services. Historically, Vault is an add-on for G Suite Basic and is included with G Suite Business and Enterprise. It provides a secure and centralized […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2021-01-05 10:00:102023-03-21 19:18:45Google Vault: What It Is Why You Should Consider It
SaaS Backup is just as important, and necessary, as backups for data hosted on in-house servers and systems. With more remote work, our reliance on SaaS applications and services such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace has become more critical to our success. Easy access to files and folders from anywhere and the integrated collaboration […]
Bad passwords are the cause for over 80% of cyber security incidents. Bad passwords are bad for business. ID Agent, a leading provider of Dark Web ID monitoring and protection services, recently surveyed over 2 billion passwords to find the worst problems and mistakes. The research boiled down the least secure passwords into three groups. […]
With the restructuring of G Suite into Google Workspace, Google is providing more service tiers and subscription options and you will need to decide which subscription best meets your needs and budget.
Here are some key dates to keep in mind as you plan your transition.
Coinciding with the announcement of the move to Google Workspace, Google also announced that Vault Former Employee, or VFE, licensing will deprecate and no longer be available. While Google is offering Archive User, or AU, licensing, the licenses will no longer be free. In this article we go into more detail on what VFE license […]
Last week, Google made one of the biggest announcements in the 12 year history of its business productivity suite history. G Suite is now Google Workspace. More than a name and branding change, Google Workspace represents a wholesale realignment of the productivity suite. Offering Business and Enterprise product tiers, each with multiple licensing and package […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2020-10-14 10:28:382020-10-14 10:28:38Google Workspace: The Marvelous, the Meh, and the Money
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber threats and ransomware attacks have accelerated, exceeding 30,000 attacks per day in the US. Cybersecurity measures have never been more important. The move to remote working environments as well as the vulnerability of global economies in crisis has created an open-season for cybercriminals. No business—big or small—is […]
In a national survey of more than 2400 businesses conducted and published by American City Business Journals finds that small and midsize businesses are seeing severe impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Impacts: Profits, Revenue, Cash, and Survivability About 69% of respondents have seen revenue decline since the major onset of COVID-19 in March 2020. […]
October 1, 2020 (Westborough, MA). Cumulus Global announces today that the company is now using renewable energy for 100% of its internal electricity needs. This change is part of the company’s on-going sustainability efforts. Cumulus Global switched to electricity producers using only renewable sources, directly and via Massachusetts Level 1 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). The […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2020-10-01 11:51:272020-10-01 11:51:27Cumulus Global Goes Green with Renewable Energy Commitment
G Suite Enterprise for Education Savings As schools and districts continue to rely heavily on Google Meets, Classroom, and other services that facilitate remote and hybrid learning, Google is extending its 50% discount for full domain upgrades to G Suite Enterprise for Education through October 31, 2020. Student licenses will remain free provided the ratio […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2020-09-23 09:44:382020-09-23 09:44:38G Suite EDU Savings and Meet Enhancements
As reported by the Boston Business Journal, a recent survey conducted by the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, with help form several regional business groups, found that businesses are projecting that 47% of employees will continue to work completely or partially from home post-Covid. If this is the case, the number of remote workers will jump 2 […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2020-08-26 17:41:162025-08-12 09:46:17Work Life Post COVID-19 Will be Different
While schools, teachers, and families want schools to safely re-open, the reality is that in most areas of the country, remote learning will be part of the plan this coming school year. In addition to ensuring student access and adapting teaching methods, the move to remote learning creates new communication and privacy issues. Working with […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2020-08-03 16:53:012020-08-03 16:53:01Remote Learning + (Privacy x Access) = New IT Needs
As remote work becomes a longer-term consideration, we have spent time and money to make sure that our teams can work from home. Computers, WiFi upgrades, remote desktops, and new cloud services have been parts of the solution. Often forgotten are voice services. Employees that normally work in the office may not be set up […]
(Updated to reflect extension of the offer through September 30, 2020) With the need for remote learning and hybrid on-site and remote classes, most schools using G Suite for Education rely on the Google Meets. In September, Google is ending free access to enhanced Google Meets, including larger meeting sizes, recording, and live streaming. If […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2020-07-10 10:20:322020-07-10 10:20:32G Suite Enterprise for Education Savings
Without a consistent national strategy and leadership, decisions on how to open are economy are left to state and local leaders. While very few states have me the limited criteria published by the CDC, states are proceeding and are in various phases of re-opening. At the same time, we have failed to contain COVID-19 at […]
(Updated June 24, 2020) UPDATE: The deadline to apply for a PPP loan is June 30, 2020. As of June 20th, approximately $100 Billion remains in the program and available for loans. The modified forgiveness terms makes it much easier to ensure your loan is forgiven. In an effort to address limitations of the Payroll […]
(Published 6/17/2020) The Small Business Administration (sba.gov) announced earlier this week that small businesses can again apply for relief via the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. This includes applications for fee, up to 10,000 advances, regardless of the loan’s approval. The interest rate is fixed at 3.75 percent and terms run from 2 to […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2020-06-17 16:00:212020-06-17 16:00:21SBA Re-Opens Disaster Loan and Grant Program
(Published 5/21/20) As part of our commitment to collate and share COVID-19 response and recovery information , we have compiled resource list to help you safely and appropriately open your physical locations. General Guidance Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC) Worker Safety and Accommodations COVID-19: Control and Prevention (OSHA) What You Should Know About COVID-19 […]
3 Reasons to Secure Your Data with SaaS Data Protection Solutions
/in GeneralWhat is SaaS Data protection and why You Should Consider it SaaS data protection refers to the measures and strategies that software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers implement to safeguard their customers’ data from unauthorized access, alteration, theft, or loss. SaaS data is not immune to permanent data loss. Microsoft and Google make no guarantees when it comes […]
Service Update: Datto SaaS Protection
/in Education, General, NewsService Update: Datto SaaS Protection. The latest Datto SaaS Protection platform is now available to all of our costumers. For more recent customers, you are already on the newest platform. For our longer term SaaS Protection (aka Backupify) customers, the transition process will begin as early as February 1, 2021. The process will complete before […]
Google Vault: What It Is Why You Should Consider It
/in GeneralWhat Is Google Vault? Google Vault is a cloud-based information governance, compliant archive, and eDiscovery tool that allows organizations to manage, retain, search, and export their data across various Google services. Historically, Vault is an add-on for G Suite Basic and is included with G Suite Business and Enterprise. It provides a secure and centralized […]
SaaS Backup Myths – 4 Dangerous Misconceptions Debunked
/in GeneralSaaS Backup is just as important, and necessary, as backups for data hosted on in-house servers and systems. With more remote work, our reliance on SaaS applications and services such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace has become more critical to our success. Easy access to files and folders from anywhere and the integrated collaboration […]
Passwords – 3 Fails and 3 Wins
/in GeneralBad passwords are the cause for over 80% of cyber security incidents. Bad passwords are bad for business. ID Agent, a leading provider of Dark Web ID monitoring and protection services, recently surveyed over 2 billion passwords to find the worst problems and mistakes. The research boiled down the least secure passwords into three groups. […]
Google Workspace: Key Transition Dates
/in GeneralWith the restructuring of G Suite into Google Workspace, Google is providing more service tiers and subscription options and you will need to decide which subscription best meets your needs and budget.
Here are some key dates to keep in mind as you plan your transition.
Google Workspace: Vault Former Employee Licensing & Cost
/in GeneralCoinciding with the announcement of the move to Google Workspace, Google also announced that Vault Former Employee, or VFE, licensing will deprecate and no longer be available. While Google is offering Archive User, or AU, licensing, the licenses will no longer be free. In this article we go into more detail on what VFE license […]
Google Workspace: The Marvelous, the Meh, and the Money
/in GeneralLast week, Google made one of the biggest announcements in the 12 year history of its business productivity suite history. G Suite is now Google Workspace. More than a name and branding change, Google Workspace represents a wholesale realignment of the productivity suite. Offering Business and Enterprise product tiers, each with multiple licensing and package […]
9 Cyber Security Tips for Small Businesses
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber threats and ransomware attacks have accelerated, exceeding 30,000 attacks per day in the US. Cybersecurity measures have never been more important. The move to remote working environments as well as the vulnerability of global economies in crisis has created an open-season for cybercriminals. No business—big or small—is […]
COVID-19 Survey: Revenue Losses and Diminishing Cash Reserves
/in GeneralIn a national survey of more than 2400 businesses conducted and published by American City Business Journals finds that small and midsize businesses are seeing severe impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Impacts: Profits, Revenue, Cash, and Survivability About 69% of respondents have seen revenue decline since the major onset of COVID-19 in March 2020. […]
Cumulus Global Goes Green with Renewable Energy Commitment
/in General, NewsOctober 1, 2020 (Westborough, MA). Cumulus Global announces today that the company is now using renewable energy for 100% of its internal electricity needs. This change is part of the company’s on-going sustainability efforts. Cumulus Global switched to electricity producers using only renewable sources, directly and via Massachusetts Level 1 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). The […]
G Suite EDU Savings and Meet Enhancements
/in Education, GeneralG Suite Enterprise for Education Savings As schools and districts continue to rely heavily on Google Meets, Classroom, and other services that facilitate remote and hybrid learning, Google is extending its 50% discount for full domain upgrades to G Suite Enterprise for Education through October 31, 2020. Student licenses will remain free provided the ratio […]
Work Life Post COVID-19 Will be Different
/in GeneralAs reported by the Boston Business Journal, a recent survey conducted by the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, with help form several regional business groups, found that businesses are projecting that 47% of employees will continue to work completely or partially from home post-Covid. If this is the case, the number of remote workers will jump 2 […]
Remote Learning + (Privacy x Access) = New IT Needs
/in Education, GeneralWhile schools, teachers, and families want schools to safely re-open, the reality is that in most areas of the country, remote learning will be part of the plan this coming school year. In addition to ensuring student access and adapting teaching methods, the move to remote learning creates new communication and privacy issues. Working with […]
Remote Workers Need Voice Services
/in GeneralAs remote work becomes a longer-term consideration, we have spent time and money to make sure that our teams can work from home. Computers, WiFi upgrades, remote desktops, and new cloud services have been parts of the solution. Often forgotten are voice services. Employees that normally work in the office may not be set up […]
G Suite Enterprise for Education Savings
/in Education, General(Updated to reflect extension of the offer through September 30, 2020) With the need for remote learning and hybrid on-site and remote classes, most schools using G Suite for Education rely on the Google Meets. In September, Google is ending free access to enhanced Google Meets, including larger meeting sizes, recording, and live streaming. If […]
The Opening Dilemma
/in GeneralWithout a consistent national strategy and leadership, decisions on how to open are economy are left to state and local leaders. While very few states have me the limited criteria published by the CDC, states are proceeding and are in various phases of re-opening. At the same time, we have failed to contain COVID-19 at […]
PPP Changes Ease Loan Forgiveness
/in General(Updated June 24, 2020) UPDATE: The deadline to apply for a PPP loan is June 30, 2020. As of June 20th, approximately $100 Billion remains in the program and available for loans. The modified forgiveness terms makes it much easier to ensure your loan is forgiven. In an effort to address limitations of the Payroll […]
SBA Re-Opens Disaster Loan and Grant Program
/in General(Published 6/17/2020) The Small Business Administration (sba.gov) announced earlier this week that small businesses can again apply for relief via the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. This includes applications for fee, up to 10,000 advances, regardless of the loan’s approval. The interest rate is fixed at 3.75 percent and terms run from 2 to […]
Resources for Opening Safely
/in General(Published 5/21/20) As part of our commitment to collate and share COVID-19 response and recovery information , we have compiled resource list to help you safely and appropriately open your physical locations. General Guidance Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC) Worker Safety and Accommodations COVID-19: Control and Prevention (OSHA) What You Should Know About COVID-19 […]